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WU05 YXB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 84,394 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 76,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,378 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,363 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 17,363 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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WU05 YXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 YXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 YXB?

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What year was WU05 YXB registered?

WU05 YXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YXB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU05 YXB have outstanding finance?

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